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Cybersecurity: Power Industry–Led Vendor Software Assurance Inventory Launched

February 9, 2023 admin AEP, bps, Business, cisa, Cybersecurity, fortress, full coverage, iiot cyber, iiot oil & gas, iiot power, Management, nerc, news, nist, sbom, Security, software bill of materials, supply chain, supply chains, utilities

Credit to Author: Sonal Patel| Date: Thu, 09 Feb 2023 16:14:35 +0000

Several major power companies have launched a software assurance database that will serve as a software bill of materials (SBOM) repository for the power industry. Part of a long-sought solution to address a critical supply chain cybersecurity risk, the collaborative effort announced on Feb. 8 seeks to help vendors identify and remediate vulnerabilities in software […]

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Grid Infrastructure and Renewable Energy Projects Thrive, Workforce and Supply Chain Issues Continue in 2023

January 4, 2023 admin Coal, Distribution, energy security, full coverage, Gas, Hydro, industry forecast, inflation reduction act, International, news, Nuclear, power, Renewables, Solar, supply chain, supply chains, T&D, transmission, trends, Wind, workforce

Credit to Author: Aaron Larson| Date: Tue, 03 Jan 2023 05:18:18 +0000

The Inflation Reduction Act will spur growth in clean energy and upgrades to grid infrastructure, but workforce shortages and supply chain constraints are likely to challenge power companies for at least the

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Power Sector Seeks Solutions for Supply Chain Issues

January 4, 2023 admin China, Coal, covid-19, hydropower, natural gas, Renewables, Solar, supply chain, supply chains, Wind

Credit to Author: Darrell Proctor| Date: Tue, 03 Jan 2023 05:16:11 +0000

The pandemic exposed issues with the global supply chain that provides resources for power generation. The pressure of having enough equipment to meet industry needs has spurred an emphasis on domestic

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Power Sector Seeks Solutions for Supply Chain Issues

January 4, 2023 admin China, Coal, covid-19, hydropower, natural gas, Renewables, Solar, supply chain, supply chains, Wind

Credit to Author: Darrell Proctor| Date: Tue, 03 Jan 2023 05:16:11 +0000

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Evolving Extreme Weather Risks Posing Unprecedented Insurance Woes for Renewables

October 18, 2022 admin Business, climate change, Extreme weather, gcube, hail damage, insurance, Markets, news, Renewables, risks, Solar, solar pv, supply chain, Wind

Credit to Author: Sonal Patel| Date: Tue, 18 Oct 2022 14:34:57 +0000

Unexpectedly steep financial losses suffered by the U.S. renewables market owing to a barrage of extreme weather events over the past summer suggest that project hardening strategies aren’t going far enough, a major renewables insurer is warning. GCube, an international insurer for wind, solar, wave, hydro, and tidal projects around the world in an update […]

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Thailand Starts Up First of Two Giant 2.7-GW Natural Gas-Fired Combined Cycle Power Plants

October 6, 2022 admin Asia, Business, egat, Fuel, full coverage, Gas, gas power, gas power plant, gas turbines, jac, lng, MHI, mitsubishi power, news, supply chain, Technology, Thailand

Credit to Author: Sonal Patel| Date: Thu, 06 Oct 2022 17:23:46 +0000

Mitsubishi Power has declared complete a 2,650-MW natural gas–fired power plant in Chonburi province, Thailand, delivering its four M701JAC power trains to the plant’s joint owners Gulf Energy Development PCL, one of the largest independent power producers (IPPs) in Thailand, and Tokyo-based conglomerate Mitsui & Co., Ltd. The Gulf SRC (GSRC) power plant, located about 130 […]

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How to Overcome Challenges to the U.S.’s Offshore Wind Energy Goals

August 11, 2022 admin floating offshore wind, full coverage, International, Markets, net zero goals, offshore wind, power podcasts, supply chain, supply chains, Wind, wind energy, worley

Credit to Author: Aaron Larson| Date: Thu, 11 Aug 2022 14:42:42 +0000

Lofty goals have been established in the U.S. for the offshore wind industry. The U.S. Department of Energy, Department of the Interior, and Department of Commerce announced a national goal in March 2021 to deploy 30 GW of offshore wind capacity by 2030. That would mark a significant increase from the 42 MW of offshore […]

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Risks and Opportunities: It’s an Interesting Time to Be in the Power Industry

July 1, 2022 admin Coal, finance, full coverage, Gas, Hydro, hydrogen, hydropower, lng, Markets, natural gas, news, Nuclear, opportunities, power sector, renewable energy, Renewables, risks, Solar, supply chain, supply chains, trends, Weather

Credit to Author: Aaron Larson| Date: Fri, 01 Jul 2022 04:11:00 +0000

War rages in Europe. Natural gas prices are through the roof. Drought threatens hydro production. Weather extremes are becoming commonplace. Supply chains are strained. Demand for electricity is headed

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The POWER Interview: Solving Issues in the Solar Sector

June 6, 2022 admin aluminum, China, ghg emissions, Interview, origami solar, power interview, Solar, Southeast Asia, steel, supply chain, tariffs

Credit to Author: Darrell Proctor| Date: Mon, 06 Jun 2022 14:16:32 +0000

The U.S. Dept. of Energy (DOE) for the past few years has talked about the importance of “building a strong solar manufacturing sector and supply chain in America” to support the nation’s economy, and to help “keep pace with rising domestic and global demand for affordable solar energy.” Recent events, including further disruption of global […]

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Gaskets and Fasteners: What Sets a Supplier Apart?

June 1, 2022 admin Business, fasteners, full coverage, gaskets, lamons, news, O&M, supply chain, supply chains

Credit to Author: Aaron Larson| Date: Wed, 01 Jun 2022 04:10:00 +0000

Gaskets and fasteners are vital to plant reliability and efficiency. While basic nuts, bolts, and gaskets haven’t changed much over the years, some of the materials used in them have evolved and designs have

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